What is Memorial Day?
Answers USCIS accepts
- A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What does this answer mean?
Memorial Day is a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service. That's the answer USCIS accepts.
It's a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May. On Memorial Day, Americans remember the members of the armed forces who gave their lives for the country, especially those who died during military service.
It's easy to mix up Memorial Day and Veterans Day, which is the next question. The difference is who they honor. Memorial Day is for remembering those who died in service. Veterans Day, on November 11, honors everyone who has served in the military, and it's primarily a tribute to living veterans.
Memorial Day is also one of the accepted answers to the question asking you to name three national U.S. holidays.
At the interview, say "a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service."
Memory tip
Memorial Day remembers those who died; Veterans Day thanks all who served.
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